The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced the opening of the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program grant round for projects to purchase and install direct-current fast-charging (DCFC) or hydrogen dispensing equipment for light-duty zero emission vehicles in Texas.
Approximately $20 million in funding is available statewide for the purchase and installation of:
- DCFC light-duty electric vehicle supply equipment in a public place, workplace, or multi-unit dwelling in Texas (i.e. not located at a private residential dwelling that is not a multi-unit dwelling)
- Light-duty hydrogen fuel cell vehicle supply equipment in a public place
Eligible applicants include individuals, corporations, organizations, governments or governmental subdivisions or agencies, business trusts, partnerships, associations, or other legal entities, authorized to conduct business in Texas.
Applications for projects that meet Phase No. 1 priority requirements will be accepted beginning November 2nd. Applications received prior to this date will not be accepted or considered for a grant. Grant documents are now available for review here.
TCEQ will host an informational webinar on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. CT to cover program requirements. The webinar will be free and open to the public. Email VWsettle@tceq.texas.gov to receive instructions for joining the webinar.